My new 2023 Superduty doesnt allow for different levels of heated steering wheel - just on/off like my 23 Sonata Hybrid. However, would be a nice feature.

 

How hot is hot? Ambient today is 66 but thought I'd check. My steering wheel with heat on, was in the 88 to 92 degree range, two spots did get to 105. If I was still living up north and it was 4 degrees outside, doubt they would reach that high.

My past experience, even on the coldest days, one I was comfy I'd just shut it off. If you have access to an IR thermometer check to see what you get for comparison.

Never used the key but it probably is a bad spot from what I've seen.

 

Thats exactly how we do our heated steering wheels too. Lets just hope they never catch fire...LOL!?!?

 

our 2020 sonata was the first car we have ever had with a heated steering wheel. at first, i thought it was a useless option. turns out it was the best option ever. we sold that car, and kept our 2021 elantra, and i sure did miss that heated steering wheel. now we have an ioniq 5, and the heater steering wheel is BACK! i use it all the time, now that it is cold. the wheel has different temps in different places on the wheel, dunno if it is designed that way, but it sure is nice.

 

Is the heated steering wheel on a separate fuse?

 

Looks like it goes through a 50A fuse marked B+3.

 

Pretty even all around except for the metal parts. This is after a 20 minute drive.

 

. And the silver parts of the wheel do not heat leaving the areas where my hands are normally positioned cold. I sometimes think the designers do not drive these vehicles!

Actually, they do drive the cars, but they put there hands in proper position, so, no need to heat the metal parts.. I do often rest a hand on it though.

Steering Wheel Hand Position During a Driving Test: 10 and 2 Driving No More?

Check how to properly hold the steering wheel of your vehicle. It will help you pass your driving exam as well as contribute to the overall safety on the road.

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Actually, they do drive the cars, but they put there hands in proper position, so, no need to heat the metal parts.. I do often rest a hand on it though.

Steering Wheel Hand Position During a Driving Test: 10 and 2 Driving No More?

Check how to properly hold the steering wheel of your vehicle. It will help you pass your driving exam as well as contribute to the overall safety on the road.

driving-tests.org

I just use my left wrist while leaning over into the passenger seat.

 

After winter I dont think my thumbprints would be recognizable. All the newer cars Im looking at I get excited when I see adjustable heated steering wheel!